Logical Reasoning

PT129 · S1 · Q6 Classical Roman architecture is beautiful

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Classical Roman architecture is beautiful, primarily because of its use of rounded arches and its symmetry.

Evidence

Classical Roman architecture is beautiful, primarily because of its use of rounded arches and its symmetry.

Postmodern architecture is dramatic, primarily because of its creative use both of materials and of the surrounding environment.

Conclusion (therefore)

An architectural style that combines elements of both classical Roman and postmodern architecture would be both beautiful and dramatic.

Evaluate

The argument assumes that what is true of the individual parts to be true of the whole. Combining architectural styles will not necessarily produce a new style with each of the characteristics of the original two.

6.

The reasoning in the argument is flawed in that it

  1. presumes, without providing justification, that

    Wrong Flaw

    While this does describe a relationship between a part of something and a whole, it reverses the logic. This suggests if the whole has a characteristic, then so too will each of its parts.

    11% picked this

  2. fails to justify its presumption

    Too Strong

    The argument does assert that postmodern architecture is dramatic, but not that being dramatic is its most salient feature.

    0% picked this

  3. Correct

    neglects to consider that an

    Why this is right

    This points out the issue of a whole and its parts in the proper direction. The whole may not possess the qualities possessed by each of its parts.

    Skill tested: Flaw · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    84% picked this

  4. neglects to specify how the

    Irrelevant Relationship

    The argument neither assumes nor concludes that drama contributes to beauty.

    1% picked this

  5. ignores the possibility that there

    Contradicted

    The argument specifically concludes that an architectural style could be both dramatic and beautiful.

    4% picked this

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